Sabotage Games

Nov 10, 2026 | Book Reviews

Teaser for House of Wind:

Back to Danielle . . .

If historical romantic mysteries are your cup of tea, then I have the pleasure of introducing you to Danielle’s numerous novels—if you’re not already familiar with them. Chances are, you haven’t read them all, because there are twenty-seven! And counting! By the time this blog posts, there might be more. 

Danielle is prolific and her series each have a unique premise. Additionally, she’s surely an expert on 1930s history in Wisconsin, where most of her novels take place.

Years ago, I read Relying on the Enemy. Though set in Wisconsin, it has a fun tie-in to Anne of Green Gables. 

Having lived here for so long, I’m partial to Wisconsin settings. (Michigan too!)

But Danielle’s novels are not all set in Wisconsin, such as The Daughter’s Goodbye–which releases today! This one is set in South Africa as part of the multi-genre, multi-author Our House series, set in various locations across the world, pre World War II. Read more about The Daughter’s Goodbye below.

Danielle’s Di Stasio Giornaliste Agency series spotlights various U.S. events throughout the 1930s (and prior) in different cities. Each heroine is a reporter from the same agency.

Danielle’s most current release is Sabotage Games set in 1932. It revolves around the 1932 Olympic Games in Placid, New York. Check out additional details and tropes on her website.

Hearth Spot Press, September 22, 2026

Blurb for Sabotage Games: A 1930s Historical Romantic Mystery (Di Stasio Giornaliste Agency Book 2)

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Sabotage Games Tropes

  • Sports Romance
  • Opposites Attract
  • Small-Town Romance
  • Partners in (Crime-Solving)
  • Protective Pairing

A 1932 Olympic sports romance.

Read the Whole Series:

  • Prequel: 1892 – Undercover Wish
  • Book 1: 1931 – Eyewitness Sketch
  • Book 2: 1932 – Sabotage Games
  • Book 3: 1932 – Shrouded Trail
  • Book 4: 1933 – Fraudulent Progress
  • Book 5: 1935 – Pursuing Dust
  • Book 6: 1936 – Hostile Ally

Learn more on this guest post for Reading is My Superpower.

I love the way Danielle’s website is set up to showcase each of her series and novels. 

Check out the series here to learn more about each heroine, event, and year the stories cover.

Author Danielle Grandinetti

The prequel novella in this series, Undercover Wish, is a 1890s Gilded Age romantic mystery set in Chicago prior to the World’s Fair. As a Di Stasio Giornaliste Agency origin story, it doubles as a retelling of Aladdin and the Magic Lamp (one of Danielle’s several fairy tale retellings).

Book 1 is Eyewitness Sketch (1931), with a focus on Prohibition, set in Wisconsin’s Door Peninsula. 

Book 3, Shrouded Trail, releases in May 18, 2027, and spotlights Roosevelt’s whistle-stop train tour (beginning in Chicago) and the presidential election in 1932.

Stay tuned for Book 4 coming in early 2028 …

Besides Undercover Wish above, these two titles are fairy tale retellings. I have a soft spot in my heart for fairy tale retellings, whether historical or contemporary. These two titles are each in a separate series.

The winner of the 2026 Holt Medallion, Heart of Beauty is set in 1870s Montana and is a retelling of “Beauty and the Beast.”

His Boss’s Little Sister is part of the Apron Strings Tea Tales, a multi-author project. It’s a 1930s historical romance retelling of “Hansel & Gretel”.

Above is just a sampling of Danielle’s other books, each from a different series. 

THE SERIES

Harbored in Crow’s Nest

  • Book One: Confessions to a Stranger
  • Book Two: Refuge for the Archaeologist
  • Book Three: Escape with the Prodigal
  • Book Four: Relying on the Enemy
  • Book Five: Sheltered by the Doctor
  • Book Six: Investigation of a Journalist

Unexpected Protectors—the 1933 dairy strikes during the Great Depression in small-town Wisconsin

  • Book One: To Stand in the Breach
  • Book Two: A Strike to the Heart
  • Book Three: As Silent as the Night

Dawning Sisters Trilogy—3 sisters, 3 mysteries, one family

  • Book One: Shipwrecked Faith
  • Book Two is coming Dec 2026

The Christmas Cabin—One cabin in the Northwoods in 1930s Wisconsin and a decade of Christmas miracles

  • Prequel: The Sheriff and the Outlaw
  • Book One: The Baby and the Guardian
  • Book Two: The Neighbor and the Gifts
  • Book Three: The Robber and the Witness
  • Book Four coming July 2027

Our House: Join the Resistance—pre-World War II

  • Book One: The Italian Musician’s Sanctuary (Our House on Sycamore Street, Eden Cove, England)
  • Book Two: The Recluse’s Vindication (Our House on Heather Wynd, Bieldfel, Scotland)

Hearth Spot Press, November 13, 2026

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NOT a series:

From Love Inspired: A Father for her Boys

Check out all the books on her website and on Amazon.

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Danielle Grandinetti bio:

Danielle Grandinetti is an award-winning author of 1930s historical romance, where mystery and suspense intertwine with hope. Her work has received recognition, including a Distinguished Faith in Writing Award, two National Excellence in Storytelling Awards, and finalist honors in the FHLCW Reader’s Choice, Selah, Holt Medallion, and Daphne du Maurier contests.

A second-generation Italian-American rooted in Midwest traditions, Danielle draws inspiration from tea, books, and the creative beauty of nature. Holding a master’s in communication and culture, and driven by a lifelong love of stories, she crafts tales that celebrate resilience, diversity, and belonging. Danielle lives along Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan shoreline with her husband and two sons. Find her online at daniellegrandinetti.com.

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Join me next time for a visit with author Janine Rosche.

Meanwhile, have you read Sabotage Games or any of Danielle Grandinetti’s novels or other Wisconsin historical fiction? 

Ever reading,

Laura

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12 Comments

  1. Bridgette Shippy

    I have not read Sabotage Games, thank you for the giveaway opportunity!

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    • Laura DeNooyer

      You’re welcome! Thanks for dropping by, Bridgette!

      Reply
  2. Stephanie

    No, I haven’t read any of Danielle’s books yet. I do have many of her books on my list to read, so maybe I should speed up my book list so I can try one of hers sooner!

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    • Laura DeNooyer

      It’s tough to speed up a book list, right? I mean, as soon as you read a book, you have to add 3-5 new titles! The list never ends. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Nancy Radosevich

    I’ve not yet read one of Danielle Grandinetti’s novels. They all sound intriguing, though. Thank you for highlighting them. I’ll be looking at adding some of these to my list, especially the ones set in Wisconsin.

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    • Laura DeNooyer

      I know–it’s always fun to read a story set in your home state, right?

      Reply
  4. Joy Wolfe

    “Sabotage Games” sounds like my kind of book! I love a good mystery to solve.

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    • Laura DeNooyer

      Then this definitely does sound like your type of book, Joy!

      Reply
  5. Shana Weiderman

    Thank you for the giveaway! I’d love to win a copy of Sabotage Games.

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    • Laura DeNooyer

      You’re welcome! Thanks by dropping by, Shana.

      Reply
  6. Elizabeth Daghfal

    Wow! So many wonderful books to read. How do I choose? Sabotage Games sounds fascinating. And I agree, Laura–fairy-tale retellings are always captivating.
    Looks like my TBR pile just grew by a football field.

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    • Laura DeNooyer

      I know! My TBR pile grows weekly. Football-field size might not even be an exaggeration! 🙂

      Reply

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